Japan Cinema proudly presents it’s Top 10 Studio Ghibli Films of All Time! I hope within this list you find yourself entertained, interested, and above all else, ready to track down any of these films and give them a watch…
Mind Game’s plot is a lot to absorb but once you take it all in, you can consider yourself as unprepared for what you will see but be ready to be surprised when you do and mentally exhausted once you did. The actual elements of the plot are not really the focus of the movie though, but instead it is about setting the mood & creating the atmosphere of the characters’ emotions…
In a quest to become a true martial arts master, Ryu sets out to hone his street fighting skills and to deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the Dark Hadou. Sadly, instead of continuing from Street Fighter Alpha to part 2 we are presented with a 45 minute prequel which is obviously not aimed at any street fighter fan…
Dante’s Inferno made me think about evil, morality, the nature of god, all that stuff. It is thoughtful and smart, with a story that makes sense. A lot of the animes you watch make no sense whats so ever, but this made perfect sense all the way through. This film is interesting because it’s all about point of view.
At a little under twenty seven minutes, barely a fraction of its theme is explored. Cencoroll could best be described as a winning idea burdened by a lack of design sense and questionable editing. There is not much to work with but it makes for a quick escape for casual film watchers and just the right fix for the hardcore fans of the genre.
March 3rd, 2010 
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The way to approach this film is with tempered expectations, so that the film can touch you in its journey that is both surprising and pleasurable. It is not often that we become privy to a film about the beautifying of corpses, director Takita takes on the grim subject matter and gives it a commercial charm and appeal… Continue reading
March 2nd, 2010 cello85 
Mind Game’s plot is a lot to absorb but once you take it all in, you can consider yourself as unprepared for what you will see but be ready to be surprised when you do and mentally exhausted once you did. The actual elements of the plot are not really the focus of the movie though, but instead it is about setting the mood & creating the atmosphere of the characters’ emotions… Continue reading
March 1st, 2010 cello85 
If you’re looking for an entertaining Asian horror film, this is a good place to start. To Catch a Virgin Ghost begins very promisingly. The film is so energetic that you tend not to notice some clumsy set-ups and hurried executions. With a successful mix of different genres and homage to such films like Evil Dead, this is yet another solid piece of South Korean cinema… Continue reading
February 26th, 2010 cello85 
City of Fathers is relatively light during the first half in comparison with the second, which grows to be filled with violence and plenty of adult situations. Without giving too much away, the film shifts its focus at just about every half-hour mark. At it’s heart, City of Fathers is a drama but it evolves from different angles while the direction is tight and stylish, with some nail biting scenes… Continue reading
February 25th, 2010 cello85 
In a quest to become a true martial arts master, Ryu sets out to hone his street fighting skills and to deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the Dark Hadou. Sadly, instead of continuing from Street Fighter Alpha to part 2 we are presented with a 45 minute prequel which is obviously not aimed at any street fighter fan… Continue reading
February 24th, 2010 cello85 
The Case of Itaewon Homicide follows the actual real life case of an unsolved murder in Seoul’s Itaewon district in 1997 that plays out largely in English. It felt very similar to Zodiac, where a movie is made about a crime case that lacks a proper conclusion leaving the viewer hanging in the balance. However, fans of true crime stories will definitely not want to miss this… Continue reading
February 23rd, 2010 cello85 
This movie makes clear how the rigid military discipline and samurai coda of bushido worked against the Japanese throughout the fight for Iwo Jima. Letters from Iwo Jima is a film guaranteed to provide an evenings entertainment and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection as it is one of those films that gets you and keeps you thinking long after it’s over… Continue reading
